Top 5 Crawlspace Dehumidifiers

If you
have a crawlspace in your home, then you have likely dealt with the consequences of
excess moisture and high humidity. As the hallmarks of a typical crawl space, high humidity couples
with dark conditions to promote mold and mildew growth.

In addition to mold and mildew, termites, ants and other destructive insects thrive in high
humidity environments. Placing the appropriate dehumidifier in a
crawlspace will remove excess humidity, eliminate mold and mildew, drive insects out, and
make your living areas more comfortable in the summer months.

Rated by moisture removal capacity, ease of use and installation, durability and overall value,
below is our Top Five Dehumidifiers for your Crawl Space followed by the best of the rest.

It was hard choosing a top crawlspace dehumidifier, and in reality, the Santa Fe Compact 2 dehumidifier and AprilAire 1710 are both excellent options for slightly different reasons. The Compact
2 is just as the name implies - compact. It is small enough to fit between floor joists, and though it does have some weight, it can be handled by one person. Under AHAM testing the Compact
crawlspace dehumidifier will extract 70 pints of moisture per day and covers areas up to about 1800 sq. ft., both specifications that fit most residential crawlspaces. The Compact
excels is in a few areas. First, the steel construction is rugged, and this model is very easy to set up and use. Second, not only can it handle moisture removal in most
crawlspaces, but it does so while using very little energy, making it one of the most energy
efficient models to operate. Lastly, this American made dehumidifier is covered by a robust warranty. Features
like auto defrost and auto restart, as well as a MERV 8 air filter and quiet operation also make this an ideal unit for homeowners and anyone who wants to reduce pests and eliminate
mold growth in crawlspaces, quietly and effectively.

What you give up in energy efficiency, you gain in total moisture removal. With one of the most robust water removal capacities (95 pints) of all the models on our Top Five Crawlspace Dehumidifier list,
the new Aprilaire 1850F dehumidifier is hard not to like. Quieter than almost all others, the 1850F is one of the most compact dehumidifiers for drying your basement and eliminating mold, insects and
mildew. An LCD display with
digital humidistat and push button controls provide convenience and accuracy while a MERV 8 air filter offers superior filtration and protects the motor and coils. American made, this all steel unit is
surprisingly compact and is the only Top Five models that features casters for easier movement. Like other Aprilaire dehumidifiers, the 1850F has auto defrost and auto restart features, as well as a five year warranty.

Compact and powerful is the best way to describe the new Dri-Eaz PHD200 crawlspace dehumidifier. Constructed from the same rotomolded polyethylene that Dri-Eaz uses in the rugged restoration
dehumidifier models, the PHD200 can remove up 134 pints of moisture per day under extreme situations (75 ppd under AHAM testing conditions). With a digital display and built-in humidistat, you can
set your humidity and get a current reading on conditions in your crawlspace or basement. An hours run meter even gives you the ability to use this model for small restoration, mold remediation or
flood damage clean up jobs. To make matters easier, an integrated condensate pump means you never have to worry about gravity not allowing for easy draining, and the included 20' of hose allows you to
pump collected condensate nearly anywhere. Small enough to fit between floor joists but rugged enough to handle the rigors of any crawlspace or job site, the American made PHD200 is a top solution
to keeping any crawlspace high and dry.

Made in the UK, with a steel frame and body, the Ebac CD85 is a highly versatile crawl space dehumidifier with a variety of features that make it an excellent solution to most residential
moisture control problems. By removing up to 56 pints of water per day from the air in your crawlspace, the CD85 dries efficiently and conveniently pumps water away with an
internal condensate pump. Configurable and compact the CD85 fits between joists or anywhere you have room. Simply set the humidity setting, and let the CD85 do the rest. Blow
away any debris or dirt that accumulates around the coils and blow the air filter out annually, and the Ebac CD85 is an ideal, semi-permanent solution to excess moisture.

Near the very top of the water removal capacity list is the Santa Fe Impact XT crawlspace dehumidifier. At 105 pints per day, the Impact XT removes more water than most other crawl space
dehumidifier models. What makes the Impact a better buy is that it does this more efficiently than any other residential crawlspace dehumidifier available. There is no other model on the
market that will remove more water while using less power. Made in the USA and covering up to 2500 sq. ft., the Impact XT also dries a larger area than most other models. Factor in features like
an industry-leading warranty, steel construction, superior MERV 11 air filtration, auto defrost and auto restart features, and it is easy to see why the Santa Fe Impact is one of the best buys you
can make to dry and protect your crawlspace or basement. The only drawback? The initial cost is higher than any other Top 5 crawlspace dehumidifier.